Tag #Women Empowerment

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Mexico City Announces 12 New Childcare Centers in Ciudad Juárez to Address Maquiladora Worker Needs

Claudia Sheinbaum announced the construction of 12 new childcare centers in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, to address the needs of approximately 18,600 children under four whose mothers work in the city's maquiladoras, significantly expanding childcare capacity beyond the current 24 public nurseries that...

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Chinese Woman's Escape Inspires Millions

Sixty-year-old Su Min, a Chinese woman, escaped an abusive marriage in 2020, documenting her cross-country journey in viral videos that inspired millions and led to a successful film; she finalized her divorce in 2024 after a 160,000 yuan settlement.

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Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Launches €100 Million Program to Boost Entrepreneurship Among Unemployed

Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) launched a €100 million program on December 19th, 2024, to support 5,880 unemployed individuals (aged 30-59) in creating new businesses, prioritizing women, with funding from the Greek government and the European Social Fund Plus.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Forbes Unveils 10 Most Powerful Women, Reflecting Shifting Global Influence

Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2024 features Ursula von der Leyen, Christine Lagarde, Giorgia Meloni, and Claudia Sheinbaum in the top four spots, highlighting women's growing influence across diverse sectors beyond traditional leadership roles.

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sueddeutsche.de
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Miss Germany 2025 Finalists Announced

The "Miss Germany" competition has revamped its format, shifting focus from beauty to professional achievements, and its 2025 finalists exemplify this change.

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theguardian.com
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Zanzibar's Solar Mamas: Empowering Women, Electrifying Villages

In Zanzibar, the Barefoot College trains women as solar technicians ("Solar Mamas"), providing clean energy to 1,858 homes in 29 villages since 2015, empowering women and boosting local economies while addressing limited electricity access.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
fr.allafrica.com
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Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone

A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.

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Zero Hunger
repubblica.it
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Untapped Market: Women's Underserved Needs in Key Sectors

A Boston Consulting Group study reveals that women control \$32 trillion in global spending but are underserved in financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare, presenting a major market opportunity.

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Gender Equality
nos.nl
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Miss Nederland Pageant Ends After 35 Years

The Miss Nederland pageant is ending after 35 years due to consistent criticism and the belief that it's outdated; a new online platform, "Niet meer van deze tijd," will focus on empowering young women.

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